Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

LAUNDRY ROAD, B66 4PR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAUNDRY ROAD, B66 4PR.

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Population

530

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B66 4PR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B66 4PR — 55% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

home £120,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B66 4PR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Laundry Road, 0.5km from Cape Hill in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Soho and Victoria ward and the Warley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B66 4PR is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 1.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B66 4PR are sourced from Output Area E00050846 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B66 4PR. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British15.3%
Asian / British Asian55.4%
Black / African / Caribbean14.6%
Other / Mixed14.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 120,000

9 sales · Mean £ 113,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B66 4PR has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences258
Vehicle crime57
Criminal damage and arson37
Burglary29
Drugs24

school Local Schools

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Shireland Hall Primary Academy

Outstanding655 pupils0.2 km
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Cape Primary School

Requires Improvement585 pupils0.5 km
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City Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.7 km
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Shireland Technology Primary School

229 pupils0.7 km
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Shireland Collegiate Academy

Outstanding1497 pupils0.7 km
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George Dixon Academy

Requires Improvement992 pupils0.8 km
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George Dixon Primary School

Requires Improvement394 pupils0.8 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good390 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Arian Food Store0.5 km
  • Fresh Fish Daily0.7 km
  • International Supermarket0.8 km
  • mr snacks limited0.9 km
  • The Snooker Club0.8 km
  • + 72 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Red Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • Bake and Take0.5 km
  • Netty's Carribean & English0.4 km
  • Pasha Turkish Charcoal Grill0.8 km
  • Tahini Grill Ltd0.8 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.4 km
  • Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
  • Kurdistan Supermarket0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Cape Hill Chippy0.4 km
  • New City0.4 km
  • Watan Afghan Street Food0.7 km
  • Alton Takeaway0.8 km
  • Hasan Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Caribbean Delight0.7 km
  • Community Action Project0.9 km
  • Seven Stars On Cape Hill0.6 km
  • The Robin Pub0.9 km
  • The Victoria Suite0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick1.5 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.8 km
  • The Hawthorns2.5 km